A Legacy of Relationships and Housing Innovation at Texas A&M: Chareny Rydl of Residence Life Dedicating more than three decades to her work in the Department of Residence Life, Chareny Rydl has become a pillar of leadership at Texas A&M. As she’s set to retire this summer, she looks back on her career and shares advice for what’s ahead. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Chareny Rydl in Hullabaloo Hall, which was constructed under her leadership. Behind her, a … [Read more...] about A Legacy of Relationships and Housing Innovation at Texas A&M: Chareny Rydl of Residence Life
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DSA Awards 2025
Congratulations to members of the Division of Student Affairs and Texas A&M University staff who received awards at the 2025 DSA Awards Ceremony for their outstanding contributions to our students and programs! VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT Dr. Melanie McKoin Owens Student Life Nick Heiar Recreational Sports Trish Winkle Global Engagement Dr. Jennifer Dulin Department of Biology Jaclyn Upshaw-Brown Student Life Carly Smith Residence Life Michelle … [Read more...] about DSA Awards 2025
Nursing Dreams and Fighting for the Next Generation
Nursing Dreams and Fighting for the Next Generation How the Aggie Experience Fund helped Ana Mendoza ‘27 find her place at Texas A&M and thrive in a student organization that supports the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs When Ana Mendoza arrived at Texas A&M for her freshman year, she came as a first-generation college student and Aggie. She was excited to work her way into the nursing program and break … [Read more...] about Nursing Dreams and Fighting for the Next Generation
Division of Student Affairs Staff Selected for 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Division of Student Affairs Staff Selected for 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students presented 24 outstanding faculty and staff with the 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards. Chareny Rydl and Tracey Forman ‘99 were two Division of Student Affairs staff members honored this year. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Recipients of the Distinguished Achievement Awards were honored amongst their peers on April 25 at … [Read more...] about Division of Student Affairs Staff Selected for 2025 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Student Research Week Prepares Hundreds of Texas A&M Students with Hands-On Experience Presenting Innovative Ideas
Student Research Week Prepares Hundreds of Texas A&M Students With Hands-On Experience Presenting Innovative Ideas The largest student-run research symposium in the country happens right here at Texas A&M. With more than 900 students presenting this March, they just had their best year yet. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs A student gives a poster presentation to a judge during Student Research Week 2025. Texas A&M Division of Student … [Read more...] about Student Research Week Prepares Hundreds of Texas A&M Students with Hands-On Experience Presenting Innovative Ideas
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